Android: Google Wallet now lets you charge money to any major credit or debit card from supported NFC-sporting phones. That means leaving home without a wallet is now actually feasible for those with newer Android phones (in the U.S.), and that's pretty neat.

Google Wallet used to support only Citi-based credit and debit cards, and although there was a prepaid card you could load up, most people don't want to have to plan out buying a pack of gum. To support Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express, Wallet now operates a bit differently, storing your card credentials in the cloud, instead of on the device itself. In turn, you can also disable your Google Wallet app remotely, should you lose your phone (that is now kind of your wallet, too).

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Do the latest updates and card compatibility make Wallet a bit more feasible for your day-to-day purchases?